The Duchess of Cambridge cleverly altered an old dress for a gala last night

The Duchess of Cambridge reworked her Alexander McQueen from the 2017 BAFTAs at the Portrait Gala [Photos: PA]

The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out for the 2019 Portrait Gala on Tuesday night, wearing a very familiar-looking gown.

Kate, 37, brought back her Alexander McQueen floral tiered dress from the 2017 BAFTAs for the star-studded bash at the National Portrait Gallery – but it appears that her seamstress has given it an update.

The original off-the-shoulder number has been reworked with added sleeves, while the waistband seems to have been moved and restitched further up the bodice.

With so many beautiful outfits in her arsenal, it’s no wonder that Kate likes to get more wear out of them and it wouldn’t be a surprise if she deploys the same redesign for many more of her designer gowns in future.